Golf Shops to visit in SD/LA area

[AP2 712]

Hey guys... I'm traveling to the LA/SD area next week and I was wondering what golf shops other than Roger Dunn should I visit? Living in the Northeast, I am used to very generic shops so I am hoping to see some really nice shops with an amazing selection.

I do plan on visiting the Golf Galaxy near San Diego after my round at Torrey Pines but I was hoping to add other shops to this list to visit.

I am starting my trip by staying in the Thousand Oaks area>South Coast Plaza>San Diego>Somewhere near (within 30 min of) LAX.

Thanks for the tips in advance :friends:

[AP2 712]

This looks like one... http://www.theclubfix.com/main_office.php

[JackpotJohnny]

There is nothing worth seeing at that golf galaxy, don't waste your time.

[AP2 712]

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There is nothing worth seeing at that golf galaxy, don't waste your time.
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Do they carry Travis Mathew?

[sharkiesj]

2 stores i would definitely visit is the Roger Dunn in Santa Ana. They have every OEM there with a fitting studio. Also carry tons of Travis Matthew, but also carry all the major clothing lines except JL.

In SD I would visit Fairway Golf. Nice little store with lots of good stuff in it. Golf Galaxy off Carmel Mtn. Road is so-so. Usual stuff nothing of interest.

[golfwrxnut]

If you're a Scotty fan, visit Plaza Golf in Torrance. They have a shop in West LA too with a few cool samples as well.

Enjoy the trip!

[SoCalTitleist]

There's a GolfSmith Extreme in Irvine but I didn't think it was anything special, probably similar to the Golf Galaxy. Roger Dunns in Santa Ana is a good stop, all the latest clothing .

[AP2 712]

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There's a GolfSmith Extreme in Irvine but I didn't think it was anything special, probably similar to the Golf Galaxy. Roger Dunns in Santa Ana is a good stop, all the latest clothing .
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Very curious to see a Golfsmith Extreme... its 15 minutes from my hotel in Costa Mesa... I will be visiting this store

[Arpeggi]

Go to roger Dunn in Santa Ana instead. There's nothing that goldsmith extreme in lake forest carries that roger Dunn doesn't. The selection of used clubs is amazing there.

[Arpeggi]

Golfsmith.

[AP2 712]

I am going to Roger Dunn, Golfsmith, Golf Galaxy and The Club Fix... any other suggestions?

[SoCalHacker]

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I am going to Roger Dunn, Golfsmith, Golf Galaxy and The Club Fix... any other suggestions?
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There's a nice little shop in Costa Mesa called Eagle USA Golf. [url="http://www.eagleusa.com"]www.eagleusa.com[/url]. Lots of cool Scotty Cameron stuff.

[scratchswinger]

Like others have said- Don't waste your time at Golfsmith (unless you have time to waste).

Roger Dunn
The Club Fix- Call ahead and make an make sure Bronson is there.
Eagle USA Golf- 5 mins from TCF
Plaza Golf
Fairway Golf

Have fun!!!

[Clambake]

And I'll echo to not waste your time at the Golf Galaxy in SD. They have the normal stuff, and the inventory level they carry now is quite a bit less than a couple years ago. The Golf Mart in San Diego's Mission Valley area probably has the biggest selection of everything golf related in the San Diego area (don't go to the Golf Mart in Del Mar, as it is tiny).

[AP2 712]

I appreciate all of the info...I am going to have to map these stores out I cant wait!!!

[klausdude]

[quote name='Clambake' timestamp='1322515036' post='3862735']
And I'll echo to not waste your time at the Golf Galaxy in SD. They have the normal stuff, and the inventory level they carry now is quite a bit less than a couple years ago. The Golf Mart in San Diego's Mission Valley area probably has the biggest selection of everything golf related in the San Diego area (don't go to the Golf Mart in Del Mar, as it is tiny).
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Adding to the list of places not to visit is Golfsmith in the Mission Valley area. It is literally a couple of blocks from Golf Mart.

[AP2 712]

Just printed my list of golf stores to visit.... my wife is going to love this!!!!

I am so geeked up about this trip
Chevron Saturday
Torrey Pines Monday
Angeles National Tuesday
Back to reality Wednesday

[avrag]

Can anybody comment on Roger Dunn in West LA (Bundy Drive)?
It will be the shop which will be the easiest for me to go to in the first few days of my vacation in April. Rather than taking my own clubs or renting clubs, I thought about buying used or clearance clubs for the four weeks I will be in the US.
Would this be a good place to go for that?

[sharkiesj]

[quote name='avrag' timestamp='1322843865' post='3880887']
Can anybody comment on Roger Dunn in West LA (Bundy Drive)?
It will be the shop which will be the easiest for me to go to in the first few days of my vacation in April. Rather than taking my own clubs or renting clubs, I thought about buying used or clearance clubs for the four weeks I will be in the US.
Would this be a good place to go for that?
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The West LA store is not as stocked as the Santa Ana store, but it is RD's second biggest store. Lots of demo'ed and used stuff in there to choose from. The North Hollywood store is brand new and they've got a decent selection of used as well, though not as much as WLA.

[avrag]

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[quote name='avrag' timestamp='1322843865' post='3880887']
Can anybody comment on Roger Dunn in West LA (Bundy Drive)?
It will be the shop which will be the easiest for me to go to in the first few days of my vacation in April. Rather than taking my own clubs or renting clubs, I thought about buying used or clearance clubs for the four weeks I will be in the US.
Would this be a good place to go for that?
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The West LA store is not as stocked as the Santa Ana store, but it is RD's second biggest store. Lots of demo'ed and used stuff in there to choose from. The North Hollywood store is brand new and they've got a decent selection of used as well, though not as much as WLA.
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Do I have a chance to get a driver, a 4- or 5-wood, irons 4-PW, a 54° or 56° wedge and a putter (11 clubs in all) in decent condition for about $ 500 there?
I was hoping it should be possible to get away with
Driver $ 100
Fairway wood $ 70
Irons $ 250
Wedge $ 50
Putter $ 50
That would be $ 520 total.
Is that realistic for something in decent condition?
I can play pretty much everything, as long as the irons do not have ProjectX shafts, the driver has a loft of at least 10.5° and the woods do not have Graffaloy pro launch shafts in them.

[AP2 712]

Just got back from Bogey bobs and Roger Dunn in Thousand Oaks.
BBs had little and RD had a great used club selection but wayyyyy over priced...much better deals on the BST forum by far

[scratchswinger]

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Just got back from Bogey bobs and Roger Dunn in Thousand Oaks.
BBs had little and RD had a great used club selection but wayyyyy over priced...much better deals on the BST forum by far
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Go to Dunns in Santa Ana

[AP2 712]

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[quote name='AP2 712' timestamp='1322875918' post='3883267']
Just got back from Bogey bobs and Roger Dunn in Thousand Oaks.
BBs had little and RD had a great used club selection but wayyyyy over priced...much better deals on the BST forum by far
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Go to Dunns in Santa Ana
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That's the plan tomorrow when I get to costa Mesa.... Will it be a different experience?

[drifter12]

the roger dunn is west LA isnt bad.. lots of used inventory to try out in a large demo area. would also recommend plaza golf (I go to the one in West LA on Olympic/Sepulevda). Super nice staff and they cram a TON of stuff including a big Scotty collection in a small relatively small space. There's a glass case in the middle with a lot of the limited Scottys.

[scratchswinger]

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[quote name='scratchswinger' timestamp='1322878635' post='3883509']
[quote name='AP2 712' timestamp='1322875918' post='3883267']
Just got back from Bogey bobs and Roger Dunn in Thousand Oaks.
BBs had little and RD had a great used club selection but wayyyyy over priced...much better deals on the BST forum by far
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Go to Dunns in Santa Ana
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That's the plan tomorrow when I get to costa Mesa.... Will it be a different experience?
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They have basically every retail club, accessory and shirt on thr market. Not to much tour or JDM other than some custom Scotties. Huge used club selection, but don't expect to beat BST prices, but they have an unlimited 90 day return policy (not much help for you). I have never been to any LA stores, SA is about the size of a super market.

Did you get in touch with The Club Fix?

[AP2 712]

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[quote name='AP2 712' timestamp='1322879970' post='3883645']
[quote name='scratchswinger' timestamp='1322878635' post='3883509']
[quote name='AP2 712' timestamp='1322875918' post='3883267']
Just got back from Bogey bobs and Roger Dunn in Thousand Oaks.
BBs had little and RD had a great used club selection but wayyyyy over priced...much better deals on the BST forum by far
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Go to Dunns in Santa Ana
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That's the plan tomorrow when I get to costa Mesa.... Will it be a different experience?
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They have basically every retail club, accessory and shirt on thr market. Not to much tour or JDM other than some custom Scotties. Huge used club selection, but don't expect to beat BST prices, but they have an unlimited 90 day return policy (not much help for you). I have never been to any LA stores, SA is about the size of a super market.
Did you get in touch with The Club Fix?
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Not yet but I might stop by there today for a peak and go back Tuesday night to have the lie and lofts on my new apes checked out.

[Redpro]

[quote name='avrag' timestamp='1322843865' post='3880887']
Can anybody comment on Roger Dunn in West LA (Bundy Drive)?
It will be the shop which will be the easiest for me to go to in the first few days of my vacation in April. Rather than taking my own clubs or renting clubs, I thought about buying used or clearance clubs for the four weeks I will be in the US.
Would this be a good place to go for that?
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Best thing about the Dunn store in west LA is Kevin Moore the club repair guy. Make sure you see and talk to him just a bit about anything golf and golf experience related. Yes, it is realistic to get the clubs you need there, but the used club prices are high retail mark-up.....but lots of drivers, wedges, hybrids, putters and iron sets to choose from. That said, try to see a store manager and try making an offer on a used set you'd want to play with....often it will just sit there and not be purchased unless someone does make a realistic, but lower offer. After all, they get sick of staring at the used clubs in inventory and would like to move it out the door. Cash flow in retail, you know? If you can make it to Pasadena, see Crown City Golf on Green Street. Richard has many used clubs at $29, $39, $49, $59, $69, etc. It's a small shop but I picked up two Vokey spin milled wedges there with Steefiber shafts in them for $59 each and a TM R510TP w/Speeder shaft for $49!! Also, he is currently having a sale of 20-30% off of those used club prices!! Best of luck and have a great visit!

[AP2 712]

Just got back from Roger dun Santa Ana... Wowwwwwwwwwwwww
That's incredible!!!! Must go back soon!!!

[AP2 712]

Just called the club fix... The answering machine said theyre getting ready to move to jupiter florida

[scratchswinger]

Not moving, opening another location.

You buy anything at Dunns?